DIY science is the perfect way to use your creative skills and learn something new. With the right supplies, some determination, and a curious mind, you can create amazing experiments that open up a whole world of possibilities. At home-made laboratories or tech workshops, makers from all backgrounds can explore new ideas by finding ways to study their environment in novel ways – allowing them to make breathtaking discoveries!
Beach drawn 80’s style with fluorescent bacteria— A San Diego beach scene drawn with an eight color palette of bacterial colonies expressing fluorescent proteins derived from GFP and the red-fluorescent coral protein dsRed. The colors include BFP, mTFP1, Emerald, Citrine, mOrange, mApple, mCherry and mGrape. Artwork by Nathan Shaner, photography by Paul Steinbach, created in […]
MAKE reader Mike points us to this Inhabitots article about Avik Maitra, a Columbia University graduate doing a research fellowship in Malawi. Malawi kids have been making some very cool toys out of found items; Avik is working on designing more toys that the children can make out of local materials and factory byproducts – […]
Although this is a DIY Pizza Rack designed for an Xtracycle, I am sure it can be adapted to fit other bikes. The main parts of the rack can be found at Ikea and the total cost is about $30. This could be really handy for anyone who wants to carry larger “things” on their […]
In December, I finally jettisoned the skis I got when I was a nanny/construction worker for the year after college. Michael needed them to turn into a Kite Buggy. Right now it is operating successfully as a sled/buggy, but the kite is already functioning. Finally able to get your skis to work! Next iteration will […]
Brad made a snowcovered slope with his own DIY snowmaking rig. In his set notes, he shares some resources and other links. How is your Snow Geekery coming along? What have you made to take advantage of the cold weather? Add your ideas to the comments, and contribute your photos and video to the MAKE […]
Moss becomes a rug in the most beautiful and sustainable bathroom fixture I’ve seen: Check out the rest of Nguyen La Chanh’s portfolio here. I especially like the kitchen garden and anti-mosquito fan. (via Inhabitat)
Hammocks: the symbol of lazy environmentalism (and proper permaculture design) Regardless of your green ambitions, it’s never hurts to know the shortcuts to more sustainable choices. Funny and in this category is this guide to green living, even featuring a sustainable introduction: Anyone who thinks it’s tough to be an environmentalist has got it all […]
